The Apple MacBook Air Mid 2009 is a notebook computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2009 to 2010 as part of the MacBook Air computers. The computer has been introduced on June 8, 2009, and its price started at $1499.
The new MacBook Air features a 1.86 or 2.13 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 13.3″ TFT Display, aluminum unibody case, 2 GB of RAM, 120 GB hard drive (HDD), or 128 GB of flash memory (SSD), built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, iSight camera, ambient light sensor, illuminated keyboard, and 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics in the base model.
This MacBook has been discontinued on October 20, 2010.
Today MacBook Air Mid 2009 is 14 years old!
MacBook Air Mid 2009 Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | June 8, 2009 |
| Discontinued | October 20, 2010 |
| Model Identifier | MacBookAir2,1 |
| Model Number | A1304 |
| EMC | 2334 |
| Order Number | MC233LL/A (1.86 GHz) MC234LL/A (2.13 GHz) |
| Original Price | $1,499 (1.86 GHz) $1,799 (2.13 GHz) |
| Colors | Aluminum unibody |
| Weight | 3 Ibs. 1.360 KG |
| Dimensions | 0.16 – 0.76” H x 12.74” W x 8.9” D 0.40 – 1.93 cm H x 32.35 cm W x 22.6 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo L9400 “Penryn” (1.86 GHz) Intel Core 2 Duo L9600 “Penryn” (2.13 GHz) |
| Processor Speed | 1.86 GHz 2.13 GHz |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 2 |
| System Bus | 1066 MHz |
| Cache | 6 MB shared L2 |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 120 GB (HDD) 128 GB (SSD) |
| Media | 1 – MacBook Air SuperDrive (Optional) |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 2 GB DDR3 PC3-8500 SDRAM 1066 MHz |
| Maximum Memory | 2 GB |
| Memory Slots | None |
| Interleaving Support | Yes |
Display
| Built-in Display | 13.3″ Color TFT glossy widescreen Display |
| Pixel Density | 114 dpi |
| Brightness | 300 cd/m² |
| Resolutions | 640 x 480 720 x 480 800 x 500 800 x 600 1024 x 640 1024 x 768 1152 x 720 1280 x 800 (native) |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M |
| Graphics Memory | 256 MB DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory* |
| Display Connection | 1 – Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI or dual-link DVI with adapter) |
| Display Modes | Dual display extended and video mirroring |
| External Resolution | Up to 2560 by 1600 pixels |
| Camera | iSight (640 x 480) |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | None |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA (SATA) |
| Bays | None |
Connections
| Wi-Fi | AirPort Extreme Card 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Ethernet | USB Ethernet Adapter MB442Z/A (Optional) |
| Modem | Apple USB Modem MA034Z/A (Optional) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR |
| Infrared | 1 – For Apple Remote Only |
| USB | 1 – 480 Mbps |
| Audio In | 1 – Built-in microphone |
| Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm analog output jack 1 – Built-in speaker |
| Display | 1 – Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI or dual-link DVI with adapter) |
| Security Slot | None |
Sensors
| Motion Sensor | Sudden Motion Sensor (SMS) |
| Liquid Sensor | Liquid Contact Indicators (LCI) |
Keyboard and trackpad
| Keyboard | Built-in Full-size 78-key (U.S.) or 79-key (ISO) incl. 12 function and 4 arrow keys, embedded keypad, ambient light sensor, illuminated |
| Trackpad | Solid-state trackpad with Multi-Touch gesture support |
Software
| Original OS | Mac OS X 10.5.6 |
| Later OS | Mac OS X 10.6 |
| Maximum OS | OS X 10.11.6 |
| Firmware | Intel Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) |
| Bundled Software | Mac OS X 10.5 iLife ’09 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand) |
Power
| System Battery | Integrated 40 W Lithium-Polymer |
| Backup Battery | None |
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours |
| Maximum Battery Cycles | 500 |
| Maximum Continuous Power | Unknown |
| Line Voltage | 100-240 V AC |
| Power Adapter | 45 W MagSafe Power Adapter |
References:
Apple Support – MacBook Air (Mid 2009): Technical Specifications
